Vice-president Corporate Communications

3 days ago


Montréal, Canada Reitmans (Canada) LtéeLtd Full time

**Company Description** Who we are**:
At Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL), every moment of every day revolves around our customers and our love of fashion. We believe fashion empowers our customers to put their best foot forward when it matters the most. From the design table to the stores and our digital channels, we are always finding new ways to create memorable customer experiences, backed by a strong brand portfolio and powered by the most passionate people in the industry.
**Job Description** Position Overview**

Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) Is looking for a Vice-President Corporate Communications to shape, refine, and foster a positive corporate identity, while enhancing internal and external communication strategies that drive a vibrant and inclusive organizational culture.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this influential executive is responsible for bringing to life our culture while driving employee engagement and building corporate brand equity. You accomplish this working across the executive leadership team and functional teams to develop and activate comprehensive communication plans, employee engagement initiatives, and by ensuring alignment between the company’s messaging and its values.

An inspirational leader, you mentor and develop the Corporate Communications team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Lead Corporate Communication Strategy**:

- Redesign and implement a comprehensive, strategic corporate communication plan that aligns with the organization’s objectives, strategy, and core values that drive corporate brand equity with employees and external stakeholders.
- Partnering with PR firm, drive the company’s external communication efforts to maintain a strong and positive brand equity.
- Own the voice of RCL and ensure a consistently high level of execution across all channels.
- Evaluate and advance corporate website content, social media presence, and public relations campaigns.
- Act as a company spokesperson and engage with external stakeholders, including media and industry partners.
- Evaluate and update current internal communication strategies and that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with company goals.

**Drive Employee Engagement and Culture Advancement**:

- Lead efforts to cultivate a positive and inclusive corporate culture that reflects the company’s values and vision.
- Lead the culture activation for the organization and drive employee awareness, understanding and commitment.
- Continue to advance the corporate communications team and capability to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and culture advancement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and transparent communication throughout the organization.

**Guide Quarterly Results and Manage Corporate Reputation**:

- Develop and execute crisis communication plans to manage potential reputational risks effectively.
- Coordinate communication efforts during challenging situations to maintain transparency and manage brand reputation and public perception.
- Lead development of investor relations strategy for communicating the Company business model and growth strategies, including proactive outreach and formal investor events
- Develop and oversea quarterly results process creating communication materials, drafting press releases, call scripts, accompanying presentations, as well as preparing talking points and relevant Q&A for CFO and CEO.

**Qualifications** Key Requirements**:
We are looking to bring onboard a leader with the passion and knowledge that will guide us to where we are going and growing.
- Bachelor’s degree - (advanced degree an asset - experience is more important)
- 15+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or related roles, with a track record of successful strategy development and execution as well as investor relations.
- Strong understanding of organizational culture dynamics, employee engagement and change management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for various audiences.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align communication efforts with business goals and values.
- Experience managing teams, fostering collaboration.
- Proficiency in leveraging communication tools, technology, and platforms to drive engagement and deliver messages effectively.

**Additional Information** What we offer (Why work with us)**:

- Hybrid work environment
- A competitive benefits package (Full Time Employees Only);
- Paid Time Off Sick Time, Flex Days & Vacation (Full Time Employees Only);
- Additional benefits include annual bonus potential, opportunities for advancement and tuition reimbursement;
- 50% discount at all Reitmans (Canada) Limited brands (Penningtons, Reitmans & RW&CO.);
- Generous Employee Referral Policy.

If this inspires you let’s talk. Send us your resume today

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